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Brockenhurst vs Chandler's Ford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Chandler's Ford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 129% lower. Brockenhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockenhurst edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brockenhurst

£1,030,243

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Chandler's Ford

£449,614

Crime Rate

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Brockenhurst

54.2

Chandler's Ford

54.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brockenhurst

100.0%

Chandler's Ford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brockenhurst

343.7

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Chandler's Ford

385.5

EPC Rating

Brockenhurst

68.5

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Chandler's Ford

72.1

Median Income

Brockenhurst

£29,236

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Chandler's Ford

£34,189

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Brockenhurst commands an average of £1,030,243, compared with £449,614 in Chandler's Ford – a difference of 129%. The most affordable entry point in Brockenhurst is a flat at £258,100, while in Chandler's Ford it is a flat at £208,236.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 136% pricier in Brockenhurst (£1,386,294 vs £586,995).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brockenhurst prices grew faster — 54% vs 9%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Brockenhurst has a crime rate of 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Chandler's Ford at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockenhurst is violent-crime, while in Chandler's Ford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in South East

Families may prefer Brockenhurst, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chandler's Ford. There are 1 schools in Brockenhurst and 12 in Chandler's Ford.

Brockenhurst School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrockenhurstChandler's Ford
Total Schools112
Primary110
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 385.5 Mbps in Chandler's Ford and 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.5% of premises in Brockenhurst and 99% in Chandler's Ford. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Brockenhurst and 72.8% in Chandler's Ford.

Chandler's Ford is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (386 vs 344 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chandler's Ford, scoring 72.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Brockenhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Brockenhurst and £1,152 in Chandler's Ford. 58.3% of homes in Brockenhurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Chandler's Ford.

Chandler's Ford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,189 in Chandler's Ford and £29,236 in Brockenhurst. The median age is 51.4 in Brockenhurst and 44.5 in Chandler's Ford. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Brockenhurst and 60.8% in Chandler's Ford. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Brockenhurst versus 68.5% in Chandler's Ford. Brockenhurst has a population of 3,484 and Chandler's Ford has 31,965.

IndicatorBrockenhurstChandler's Ford
Population3,48431,965
Median Age51.444.5
Median Household Income£29,236£34,189
Employment Rate52.9%60.8%
Owner Occupied74.2%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%37.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brockenhurst and Chandler's Ford?
Brockenhurst and Chandler's Ford are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brockenhurst or Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford is cheaper, with an average house price of £449,614.
Is Brockenhurst or Chandler's Ford safer?
Brockenhurst has the lower crime rate at 54.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brockenhurst or Chandler's Ford?
Brockenhurst has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brockenhurst or Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford has faster average broadband at 385.5 Mbps.

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